Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) "heavy fire" encompassed intelligence towers from the northwest of Gaza City during the reporting window of September 17th, 2025, from 10:17 PM to 10:46 PM UTC. This activity was reported by Saher News via X, citing "our forces." This development follows earlier reports on September 17th, where Israeli armor advanced into the Sheikh Radwan quarter of Gaza City. The IDF had previously stated on their official X account that their operations prioritize Gazan civilian life and that their war is with Hamas, not the civilians. During the past 24 hours leading up to September 17th, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported 98 deaths and 385 injuries. Earlier on September 17th, an IDF detainee escaped custody at the Kfar Yona junction during a protest, which resulted in minor injuries to two IDF soldiers.
